Sarah Springborn '06, of Wellesley, MA, participated in an internship
in her hometown during the summer, assisting homeless women in registering
to vote.

Springborn, a psychology major, was one of three college interns working
on the project for Women of Means, a nonprofit organization based in
Wellesley that provides free health care to homeless women in Massachusetts.

In a story in The Wellesley Townsman newspaper, Springborn is quoted as
stating that she has volunteered in shelters in the area before, and therefore
knew what to expect of the conditions and residents. However, Springborn
stated in the report, "I thought they might not care [about registering] --
they've been ignored all these years, so what's the point of voting now?
But most women were very responsive and happy to have us there. It was
equally beneficial for all of us."